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Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many subsequent rock artists.

History[]

Aerosmith was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with singer Steven Tyler, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford, and the band began developing a following in Boston.

They were signed to Columbia Records in 1972, and released a string of multi-platinum albums, beginning with their 1973 eponymous debut album, followed by their 1974 album Get Your Wings. In 1975, the band broke into the mainstream with the album Toys in the Attic, and their 1976 follow-up Rocks cemented their status as hard rock superstars. By the end of the 1970s, they were among the most popular hard rock bands in the world and developed a loyal following of fans, often referred to as the "Blue Army". However, drug addiction and internal conflict took their toll on the band, which resulted in the departures of Perry and Whitford, in 1979 and 1981 respectively. They were replaced by Jimmy Crespo and Rick Dufay. The band did not fare well between 1980 and 1984, releasing a lone album, Rock in a Hard Place, which went gold but failed to match their previous successes.

Although Perry and Whitford returned in 1984 and the band signed a new deal with Geffen Records, it was not until the band sobered up and released 1987's Permanent Vacation that they regained the level of popularity they had experienced in the 1970s. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, the band scored several hits and won numerous awards for music from the multi-platinum albums Pump (1989), Get a Grip (1993), and Nine Lives (1997). Their comeback has been described as one of the most remarkable and spectacular in rock 'n' roll history. After 41 years of performing, the band continues to tour and record music.

Aerosmith is the best-selling American rock band of all time, having sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, including 66.5 million albums in the United States alone. They also hold the record for the most gold and multi-platinum albums by an American group. The band has scored 21 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, nine number-one Mainstream Rock hits, four Grammy Awards, and ten MTV Video Music Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and were included among both Rolling Stone's and VH1's lists of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

Members[]

  • Steven Tyler – lead vocals, harmonica, keyboards, percussion (1970–present)
  • Tom Hamilton – bass, backing vocals (1970–present)
  • Joey Kramer – drums, percussion (1970–present)
  • Joe Perry – lead guitar, backing vocals (1970–79, 1984–present)
  • Brad Whitford – rhythm and lead guitar (1971–81, 1984–present)

Former members[]

  • Ray Tabano – rhythm guitar (1970–71)
  • Jimmy Crespo – lead guitar, backing vocals (1979–84)
  • Rick Dufay – rhythm and lead guitar (1981–84)

Songs in Rock Band[]

TItle Year Game(s) DLC Pack Genre Pro Support Vocal Parts
Train Kept A Rollin' 1974 Rock Band ? Rock No 1
Walk This Way 1975 Rock Band 3

Rock Band VR

Aerosmith's Greatest Dimension Rock No
Sweet Emotion 1975 Rock Band 3 Aerosmith's Greatest Dimension Rock Yes
Dream On (Live) 1973 Rock Band 3 Aerosmith's Greatest Dimension Rock Yes
Legendary Child 2012 Rock Band 3 Aerosmith's Greatest Dimension Rock No
Lover Alot 2012 Rock Band 3 Aerosmith's Greatest Dimension Rock No 3
Back in the Saddle 1976 Rock Band 3 Aerosmith's Greatest Dimension Rock No
Cryin' 1993 Rock Band 4 Aerosmith Hits 02 Rock No
Dude (Looks Like a Lady) 1987 Rock Band 4 Aerosmith Hits 02 Rock No
Eat the Rich 1993 Rock Band 4 Aerosmith Hits 02 Rock No
Love in an Elevator 1989 Rock Band 4 Aerosmith Hits 02 Rock No
Rats in the Cellar 1976 Rock Band 4 Aerosmith Hits 02 Rock No
Seasons of Wither 1974 Rock Band 4 Aerosmith Hits 02 Rock No
Angel 1987 Rock Band 4 Aerosmith Hits 03 Rock No
Crazy 1993 Rock Band 4 Aerosmith Hits 03 Rock No
I Don't Want to Miss a Thing 1998 Rock Band 4 Aerosmith Hits 03 Rock No
Janie's Got a Gun 1989 Rock Band 4

Rock Band VR

Aerosmith Hits 03 Rock No
Livin' on the Edge 1993 Rock Band 4 Aerosmith Hits 03 Rock No
Rag Doll 1987 Rock Band 4 Aerosmith Hits 03 Rock No
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